About The Role

PD&MS Group have a great opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our progressive Procurement team based in Baku on a full time, long term employee basis. Please note only Azerbaijani nationals can be considered for this role. The role is required to assist with all aspects of buying with regards to acquisition cost, delivery and continuous improvement.

Duties:

Participate in assisting with vendor assessments, bid reviews and contract award formalities
Assist Buyer and Materials Controller/Expeditor in preparing bid summaries and procurement status reports
Assist team in reviewing monthly progress reports from vendors/suppliers and report on cost and schedule deviations
Supplier selection and management
Communicate with suppliers to achieve required service and meet project need
Communicate with engineers to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions
Assist buyers with direct negotiations in the commitment of purchases, front cost negotiations, competitive bidding, market and vendor knowledge
Provide backup support to the procurement team Assist in accurately analysing and evaluate quotes from vendors
Monitor supplier inspection invitations
Attend supplier close-out meetings when required Prepare weekly and ad hoc reports as required
Participate in on call rotation as scheduled
Assist supply chain management as required
Assisting in amendment of variations in respect of engineering changes and monitor budget and schedule as required
Meeting with vendors/suppliers if required
Assist in planning and controlling deliveries, including returns
Ensure compliance with applicable Industry Codes and Standards, HSE Alerts, Statutory Instruments, Client Specifications and Legislative Requirements and establishing order of precedence on a project-by-project basis
Demonstration of safe approach in working practises

The role offers:

Development opportunities: the opportunity to develop within your technical department, to be appreciated, to work with people who have the same goals and are driven to succeed.
Varied workload: you’ll have the chance to transfer your skills and develop in our industry and deliver on projects across the fully energy sector, from conventional to renewable energies.
Opportunities for transferable skills: if you’re experience isn’t traditional oil & gas, we still want to hear from you!
Salary: Competitive Salary depending on knowledge and experience plus a range of benefits that support your finances, wellbeing, and family.
Benefits: Pension, Family Package Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan.

About You

This is an entry-level position ideal for someone with some prior experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related administrative role.

Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written English skills
Strong organizational and communication abilities
Detail-oriented with a proactive and team-focused attitude
Basic knowledge of procurement processes and vendor coordination
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
Willingness to support across various procurement and reporting tasks

This role suits individuals eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

About Us

PD&MS has been engineering solutions in the energy industry and beyond since 2002, our ability to combine innovative ideas with technical expertise sets us apart. A flexible, full-service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, we deliver high-quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets within the oil and gas, renewables and nuclear sectors. But whoever we work with, it’s the energy, professionalism and purpose of our people that really makes the difference.

Be who you’re meant to be, with PD&MS

We firmly believe in a work culture in which: individual differences are a source of collective strength and pride; everybody can perform to the best of their abilities and on a level playing field; and all colleagues feel they’re part of our team and their voices will be heard. We’re already heartened by the diversity within our organisation, but we recognise that there’s always more we can do to improve further. We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status. We’re energised by the prospect of operating successfully today, tomorrow and far into the future. But we’re also driven to ensure that our business activities are conducted in socially responsible, morally acceptable and sustainable ways.

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